Alex's Employment Has Been Terminated Due to a Recent Amalgamation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Alex's employment has been terminated due to a recent amalgamation.She met with Roger,the human resource senior manager,and reviewed the severance package being offered to her.Roger indicated that in his view the package was very generous and would expire at the end of the day.He urged Alex to accept the deal and sign a release,which she did.Why will Alex not be legally bound by the terms of the severance package or the release?

• A) She was not given sufficient time to consider and to obtain independent legal advice.
• B) The employee's right to sue cannot be waived.
• C) The termination package was limited to statutory entitlements.
• D) The termination package is unconscionable.

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